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How to Copy and Paste Formulas

Hello:


I'm new to numbers, but have got a lot of computing to do.


I have some fairly simple formulas (x-y for example) to do. The issue is, I have 300 rows that I need this mathematical operation done on.


Is there a way I can copy this formula into each different row so that the formula stays the same, yet the computaiton is unique to the individual row?


Thanks for helping with such a basic question.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, Mac OS 9.0.x

Posted on Feb 26, 2015 10:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2015 11:06 PM

Hi Jrp,


In this example, enter your formula in D2

User uploaded file

=B2−C2

Press enter.


Two methods:

Method 1:

Select D2 and Copy

Select all Body Cells in D and Paste


Method 2:

Select D2 and hover the cursor over the bottom cell border until you see a yellow dot (Fill Handle)

User uploaded file

Drag the Fill Handle down.


D is now filled with the formula which automatically changes with the Row

User uploaded file


Regards,

Ian.

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Feb 26, 2015 11:06 PM in response to Jrp95

Hi Jrp,


In this example, enter your formula in D2

User uploaded file

=B2−C2

Press enter.


Two methods:

Method 1:

Select D2 and Copy

Select all Body Cells in D and Paste


Method 2:

Select D2 and hover the cursor over the bottom cell border until you see a yellow dot (Fill Handle)

User uploaded file

Drag the Fill Handle down.


D is now filled with the formula which automatically changes with the Row

User uploaded file


Regards,

Ian.

How to Copy and Paste Formulas

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